About Einar Nilsen
Lived 1901 – 1980 (aged 78). Einar Nilsen was a Norwegian boxer.
Einar Nilsen (later Skar, 18 November 1901 – 29 March 1980) was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Drammen and died in Lier.
In 1920, he was eliminated in the first round of the flyweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist Frankie Genaro.
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Who was Einar Nilsen?
Norwegian boxer
When was Einar Nilsen born?
Einar Nilsen was born on 18 November 1901.
When did Einar Nilsen die?
Einar Nilsen died on 29 March 1980.
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Einar Nilsen was a boxer.
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Einar Nilsen was Norwegian.
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